More than 120 pack meeting to support public access TV

More than 120 people packed Wednesday's Public Service & Transportation Committee meeting to support public access and WCCA TV13. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend, and to everyone who has spoken out on this issue.

Photos from the meeting.

The meeting will be televised: Friday, Feb. 9 at 9:30pm; Saturday, Feb. 10 at 10am and midnight; Sunday, Feb. 11 at 7:30pm.

Video of comments: Joe Petty, Mike Perotto, highlights

Telegram & Gazette:

Councilor-at-Large Joseph M. Petty, committee chairman, said while the City Council is not directly involved in the cable contract negotiations, it intends to let City Manager Michael V. O’Brien know how much it wants to at least maintain current funding levels for public access.

“Channel 13 does a good job and I don’t see it going away,” Mr. Petty said. “The station provides a community service and we need to see how we can help Channel 13 to improve even more.”

Councilors-at-Large Gary Rosen and Kathleen M. Toomey echoed that sentiment, saying they would strongly oppose any reduction in WCCA’s funding. They also both praised the wide spectrum of programming offered by Channel 13.

“It’s money well spent,” Mr. Rosen said. “We will encourage the city manager to make sure that WCCA is not hit with any funding cuts in our new contract.”